Ocean City Prices Coming Down?

I heard a radio ad over the weekend about a $15.00 charge for all day rides and water park. To think that we paid $37.00 a person about two years ago, just to enjoy the same Water park only, definitely makes me feel like I was ripped off!

Nevertheless, it is good to know that Ocean City is coming down to earth and not push us away by trying to make a killing each time we want to enjoy a little vacation. I haven't been there much ever since I rented my condo with a year lease (and for only $750/mo!) but I hope the trend continues so that all families can enjoy such a beautiful and fun place.

Ocean City Is Ready For Summer

I visited Ocean City last weekend, and it sure looks like it's ready for summer! I decided to rent my condo for the entyre year rather than the weekly seasonal rental I've been doing because it was very hard work. I tried my best to get the renters into a nice clean apartment. While it was a lot of fun to meet all the nice people, it was time cosuming as well. Selling the condo this or next year is out of the question.

I have created a search engine for your convenience in finding a nice condo for your summer rental.

Any comments or questions, please ask on this blog. I will try my best to answer about anything that I know in Ocean City.

Condo Rental Is Here Again- One Thing You Should Know

I can't believe another season for condo renters to start searching is here. unfortunately, I cannot start taking reservations until I am able to decide what to do this year. I am no longer available to do my own renting, and frankly, that is the best way to be a renter in Ocean City, because no rental agency will take care of it as well as the owner who at least will try to make sure to rent to seemingly decent people.

If you are a renter, here is one thing you should know: I urge you to be more considerate of the place you are staying in. It is a shame that some people think that paying for staying there gives then the right to trash the place. Think about it as being a guest of someone who cares enough to let you, a stranger, enjoy the pleasure of knowing what it's like living there, if at least for a week or two, or even on day.

Happy condo renting!

Places That Rent To High School Seniors In OCMD

By this time last year I was busy returning calls and e-mail from Seniors desperately looking for condo to rent in Ocean City. Those who were able to rent from me were very fortunate.

I can understand why most rentors refrain from renting to Seniors, because a lot of them can become destructive and irresponsible. There is no way of telling who that might be. For example, I had a mother who personally inspected the condo before her daughter and friends rented from me. She was very worried about me and my condo. After her approval, and my delight because I thought there would be no trouble at all from kids with very concerned parents, her daughter spent a week with her very destructive friends, whom I'm sure her mother didn't know about (boys and girls.

Although I announced on previous writings that I am selling the condo and will not be renting this year, I am still getting a lot of requests. The condo has not sold yet and it is possible that I decide to rent towards the end of this month. I will post and announcement on this Blog, as I feel, however, that most Seniors are still worthy.

Meanwhile, happy condo renting!

Ocean City Maryland- Better Than Ever!

The season is off to a good start in Ocean City. The weather is finally cooperating and we are, once again, enjoying the view from our condo. Unfortunately, it hasn't sold yet, but at least it is giving us the opportunity to enjoy it a little bit longer. Who knows, perhaps we will decide to keep it after all. There is just too much inventory at this time. I don't really blame the buyers for not being able to choose. I even tried to give away my almost-new-deck-boat. However, I think it created the impression that we were desperate. Thus the offers made on our condo, including the boat, were redicoulous!



The renters are, nonetheless, plenty. I think this will be one of the most crowded summers there. It is good to see crowds in Ocean City. It gives one a sense of prosperity. It is good to know that people are still finding the time to enjoy.

Good swimming everyone!

Are Real Estate Auctions Your Best Bet?

Well, It's been several months now since we put our Ocean City condo on the market, and no deal yet. The problem is, so have everybody else. Unfortunately, two other condos on my building were put up at the same time. One was auctioned and the other is still available. We have both taken a price reduction to try to sell. It seems like the Auctions are selling quicker, which is unfortunate because, it is my opinion that people are not necessarily getting a better deal. For example, I happen to know that they were willing to take only $250,000.00. It went for more than that.

We are set on our price no matter how long we have to wait. After all, compare to the competition, we are more likely to sell than those builders who thought the market was right, to be able to sell Luxurious Condos in Ocean City, and went ahead and built . Things are expensive enough. I just can't see getting into anything that would cost more than $300,000.00. Just think of the extra expenses associated with it, such as maintenance, association fees, and not to mention high re-sale value that most people can't afford! They can't even auction them away.

I was contacted by auctioneers and I checked into it. The buyer pays all closing fees. And the seller the expenses; such as advertisement. I went with the Real Estate Agent. At least she will earn her money, and the buyers will be sure that they are getting what they want because the agent is always available to answer any questions or concerns before making any decisions.

Buying a condo in Ocean City made a lot of sense to us, since we knew that it was going to get even harder to vacation outside of the US, or even in another state. We were right, as it turns out, because, as we all know, Gas prices are and should keep us from traveling too far.

2008 Condo Renting In Ocean City

I was very fortunate with all the people who rented from us in 2007-they were good-decent people (except for one or two) . Although it was hard work to keep up with a very demanding chore, I had a lot of fun doing it.

However, this year I will not be able to continue renting because of a number of reasons. First, we have decided to keep the condo on the market until it sells, as you all know, it might take some time at today's market.

Second and best of all, my husband has finally found the boat of his dreams and we purchased it in Florida last September. We are in the process of planning our trip up the Ocean and ICW to bring it home.

Have fun in Ocean City this summer, and may you find a good condo to rent!!!!!